Brufen 600 mg Tablet

Brufen 600 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength pain relief medicine that contains 600 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet. Ibuprofen belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, which is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. Brufen 600 mg Tablet is used for conditions such as muscle pain, joint pain, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and other inflammatory pain. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is typically chosen when a doctor feels a stronger ibuprofen dose is appropriate.

How it works: Ibuprofen works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling, and fever. In tablet form, Brufen 600 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help relieve pain and inflammation throughout the body.

Brufen 600 mg Tablet is stronger than Brufen 200 mg Tablet and Brufen 400 mg Tablet, so it is not the usual first choice for mild pain. A doctor may choose Brufen 600 mg Tablet when a lower strength has not been enough or when a higher anti-inflammatory effect is needed. Since it delivers more ibuprofen per tablet, it may be used less often than lower-strength tablets and should be taken only as directed.

• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Back pain
• Dental pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Inflammatory pain and swelling

• Swallow the Brufen 600 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the dose and timing depend on your condition and your doctor’s instructions.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Brufen 600 mg Tablet provides 600 mg of ibuprofen. Depending on the reason it is prescribed, it may be taken every 6 to 8 hours, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor because this is a higher-strength NSAID tablet. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not combine it with other ibuprofen products unless your clinician specifically tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ibuprofen may include:

• Upset stomach
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Mild fluid retention or swelling

• Brufen 600 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ibuprofen tablet, so do not use it more often or for longer than prescribed.
• It can irritate the stomach and raise the risk of ulcers or bleeding, especially if you drink alcohol or have a history of stomach problems.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, swelling, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of stroke.
• Do not take it if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or severe allergy after aspirin or another NSAID unless a doctor says it is safe.
• Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy, especially later in pregnancy, because NSAIDs can be harmful to the unborn baby.
• This medicine can make some people dizzy, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, because this tablet can interact with blood thinners and blood pressure medicines.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other NSAIDs such as aspirin, naproxen, or diclofenac
• Blood pressure medicines such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Brufen 600 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.